Finance Officer

A well established and prestigious charity are seeking a dedicated part time Finance Officer (3 days per week) to join the charity on an interim basis with the view to become permanent. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role is crucial for maintaining the integrity of our financial records, particularly using the Xero accounting system.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Regularly review and reconcile bank accounts, ensuring all entries are accurate and well-documented.
• Raise invoices using Xero as requested by the Fundraising team, ensuring correct VAT treatment and accurate accounting.
• Ensure the Fundraising CRM tool (Salesforce) reflects income invoiced and received accurately and timely.
• Support the Finance Manager in managing outstanding debtors and following up with the Fundraising team.
• Ensure compliance with expenditure policies, including verifying purchase orders and analysing corporate card and staff expenditures.
• Upload corporate card data onto the accounting system using automated processes.
• Manage the payment of grants with proper approvals and documentation.
• Assist in the monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and preparation of departmental financial reports.
• Prepare data for quarterly Gift Aid claims and support the annual audit process.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven double entry bookkeeping experience.
• Strong proficiency in using Xero accounting software and familiarity with Salesforce.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in financial documentation.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles.
• Relevant financial qualifications (e.g., AAT, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) are preferred.

Benefits:

• Hybrid & flexible working (1 day in the office per week).
• The charity will pay for your travel costs coming into the office.
• 25 days holiday + 8 BH days per year (pro rata)
• Vitality Health.

If you're available on short notice and you have strong finance charity experience, please apply at your earliest convenience to be considered. The charity is happy to consider applications based further outside London and pay for all travel costs for your one day in the office per week.